At least 25 places in the North and South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Some of the states that claim the honor are Illinois, Georgia, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Despite conflicting claims, the U.S. Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, as the "Birthplace" of Memorial Day in May 30, 1966, after Governor Nelson Rockefeller's declaration that same year. This New York community formally honored local veterans on May 5, 1866, by closing businesses and lowering flags to half mast.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day both honor the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans, but serve different purposes.
Veterans Day, originally called "Armistice Day," is a younger holiday established in 1926 as a way to commemorate all those who had served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I. Memorial Day honors all those who have fallen.
--Old Secesh
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